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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.40, 7,631.10 and 3,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.40, 7,631.10 and 3,008.40 is: 4,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.40 : 7,631.10 = 3,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.40/7,631.10 = 3,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.40x = 7,631.10 × 3,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.40x = 22,957,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,401.24/5,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.60

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